{"product_id":"tudor-prince-date-submariner-ref-79190-box-and-papers-1997","title":"Tudor Prince Date Submariner - Reference 79190 - With Original Box and Papers - 1997","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xui-column-12-of-12 xui-column-6-of-12-small-up xui-column-6-of-12-large-up\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xui-u-flex xui-u-flex-column xui-u-flex-justify-space-between\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Mint Condition Tudor Prince Date Submariner - Model Reference 79190 - Black Dial and Bezel - With Original Box and Papers - 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTudor, Rolex’s sister brand, has been making Submariners since 1954, starting with the reference 7922. They were conceived as a moderately priced alternative to the Rolex Submariner and were eventually discontinued in 1999. In the mid-90s, the very last Tudor Submariner was released: the 79190, which is the watch offered below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s On Offer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTudor Prince Date Submariner Ref. 79190\u003c\/span\u003e is the final reference of the iconic Tudor Submariner line, produced from 1995 until 1999. This example dates from 12\/11\/1997, and aside from some very minor wear on the unpolished stainless steel case, remains in\u003cstrong\u003e excellent condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe watch features a matte black dial, with applied, white gold hour markers coated in tritium lume. The lume has aged to a lovely cream colour, giving the watch a softer \u003cstrong\u003evintage appearance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stainless steel bezel has a serrated edge and a black insert with crisp Arabic numerals. Above the dial, the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal features a cyclops lens over the date window at 3 o’clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis model was made during the beginnings of Tudor’s efforts to distinguish itself from Rolex, and this can be seen in its design. The Rolex-branded Oyster case and crown remain, the latter being a \u003cstrong\u003eRolex Triplock crown, \u003c\/strong\u003eas denoted by the three dots beneath the coronet engraving. However, the Rolex name is replaced by \"Prince Date\" (perhaps a charming nod to Rolex's own Coronet branding) and the word \"Oyster\" is omitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnother way the Prince Date Sub distinguishes itself is through its movement. It houses the \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eETA 2824-2\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003ea reliable, easy-to-service movement with a \u003cstrong\u003e42-hour power reserve.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAttached to the watch is an unpolished, three-link steel \u003cstrong\u003eOyster-style bracelet, \u003c\/strong\u003eand it comes complete with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal box and papers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOverall, the watch wears very easily, thanks to its \u003cstrong\u003elight weight, slim profile, and 39mm size. \u003c\/strong\u003eFew of these model references were produced throughout the late-90s, ironically making what were originally intended to be more affordable versions of Rolex Submariners \u003cstrong\u003esignificantly rarer today.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage dive watches are very popular at the moment, making this example an absolute must-have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage Watch Specialist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57414417318263,"sku":"vws4441cs","price":8450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0139\/8092\/6009\/files\/tudor-prince-date-submariner-vintage-watch-specialist-556.jpg?v=1788428692","url":"https:\/\/vintagewatchspecialist.com\/products\/tudor-prince-date-submariner-ref-79190-box-and-papers-1997","provider":"Vintage Watch Specialist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}